What is a great quality camera?

Question

I'm looking to buy a great quality camera one that will take sharp pictures...which one should I get? don't matter how much it is.

Answer 1

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As said above...there are 4 types of cameras u can look for as in sequence (since u said price doesn't matter and u need best pictures)

1. DSLR Cameras:
Take excellent pictures (problem is they don't have Live preview screen , expensive(cheapest around 700$ with Lens), bulky & heavy).

Examples:
Canon EOS series (highly recommended)
Nikon D series (highly recommended)
Sony Alpha Series
Pentax DLR Series

2. DSLR Like(high zoom cameras):
Take good pictures (problem is they are bulky & little heavy), Price around 300~400$.

Examples:
Fujifilm S9600 (highly recommended)
Canon SX 100
Canon S5 IS
Canon G9
Panasonic DMC FZ18


3. Standard Compact Cameras:
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Also take good pictures, Price varies..

Examples:
Fujifilm F40fd
Nikon S700.
Canon A720IS.
Canon IXUS 860 IS
Nikon P5000
Casio Exilim EX-Z1080
Panasonic TZ3
Ricoh R7
Canon G9 (highly recommended)


4. Card (Ultra Compact) Cameras:
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Also takes good pictures, but not recommended

Examples
Sony T series
Fujifilm Z series

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Thanks..

Answer 2

There are 3 classes of digital cameras and lots of brands. The consumer class view finder cameras costing $300 or less, the prosumer SLR class costing $1000 on down and the professional class costing over $1000. The argument of which is best, Cannon or Nikon is never going to be solved, so I went with a Pentax SLR with an 18x55mm kit and then added a 70x300 lens, wired remote, Vivitar external flash and a polarizing filter to get far more bang for the buck and to complement my Miranda 35 SLR film camera.

Source(s):

X-commercial now hobby photog.

Answer 3

I would go for a DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera. These are the cameras used both by amateur (photography enthusiast) and professional photographers. Prices may range from about $500 (e.g. Nikon 40D in a kit with lens) to $5,000 or more. In general, these cameras are capable of both "basic shooting mode" in full-auto or in "creative shooting mode" wherein you could change the camera settings to your preference to suit shooting conditions, say like shooting in low-light condition. Depending on your lens (which are detachable), you could do portrait, landscape, macro, wildlife and any other types of photography.

The thing is, to use the creative shooting mode of these cameras, you really need to be interested enough to read and learn about it (different camera controls and settings) to get the full benefit of having this type of camera.

Few months ago, I've just upgraded my point-and-shoot digital camera (Sony Cybershot) to Canon EOS 40D; And from that time on, I have no regret whatsoever buying my camera

Answer 4

If you don't care how much it costs, a really great camera is the The Hasselblad H3D-39 (39 MP) for $32,000.

If money matters after all, I can most highly recommend the Nikon D300 with a single-focal length lens. This set-up is probably sharper than film. I use either a 60mm or 35mm lens, but I also use a 17-55 zoom lens when flexibility is important and the quality is still excellent. The thing is - just to warn you - a D300 and the 17-55 lens will cost about $3,000.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstei…

If that scares you off, please take anyone else's advice who is steering you towards a DSLR rather than a point and shoot camera. The sensor size makes a HUGE difference as far as image quality goes. There are full format sensors, such as the Canon 5D or Nikon D3, but you are entering the rarified air when it comes to price. Almost any DSLR will blow the doors off almost any P&S camera.

See this sample for a comparison of image quality from a 10 MP DSLR and a 10 MP P&S camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstei… Click on "All Sizes" and then "Original" to compare. If you don't see any difference, you can save yourself about a thousand dollars, but then I highly recommend that you spend that money getting your eyes checked.

My "pocket camera" is a Canon Powershot SD950-IS and I am quite happy with the image quality, if you don't feel like breaking the bank for a DSLR.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstei…

Answer 5

Settle for nothing less that the:
Canon EOS 1DS Mark III

A bargain at only $9000

Answer 6

i like canon a720 and suggest it to you too

Source(s):

http://www.canona720.com